Iron is essential for producing healthy red blood cells and supporting energy levels. Our Rapid Ferritin Blood Test offers a convenient way to check your body’s stored iron and identify possible deficiencies.
At a glance
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in your body. Measuring ferritin helps assess your iron reserves and can identify low iron stores, sometimes before anaemia develops.
Testing may be useful if you experience persistent tiredness, weakness or unexplained hair loss, or if you have heavy menstrual periods, a restricted diet or concerns about iron deficiency.
Our pharmacy team collects a small blood sample using a finger prick. The sample is analysed in the pharmacy, with your results usually available in approximately 10 minutes.
Low ferritin may indicate depleted iron stores. Raised ferritin can have several causes, including inflammation, and does not necessarily mean you have too much iron.
Our team can explain your findings and advise whether further tests, such as a full blood count, or medical assessment may be appropriate.
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